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Whistler’s 20th Annual Alcohol-Free New Years Event

Whistler’s First Night is the legendary come one come all NewYear’s Eve Celebration that takes over Whistler’s Village Squareand the Conference Center to say goodbye to the old and to welcomethe new. The 20th annual alcohol-free evening promotes a”Celebration of the Arts” and this year on the eve of Whistlerbeing a host city for the Winter Olympics promises an exciting airof what 2011 will hold. The event will be an evening of fun andfantasy, featuring an inspiring program of great live music,storytelling, art workshops and street entertainment for people ofall ages. This showcasing of talented musicians, actors andcomedians as well as the creativity of local artists blends into afun and exciting mix of performing and participatory arts.

A True Family-Friendly Celebration

The lively energy that is First Night gets underway @ 6:30pm onDecember 31st which leaves enough time to explore and experiencethe celebration in its entirety before the new year is upon us.First Night promotes the “family friendly message” and is proudlyan alcohol-free evening. Whistler Village’s perimeter is securedand for the nominal entry advance ticket fee of $15 adults/ $8 – 12years and under, or evening fee of $20 adult and $10 – 12 andunder, 2 years and under are FREE.

Whistler provides a safe, secure and creative alternative toalcohol-based New Year’s celebrations.

Keeping in line with the “there’s something for everyone” theme,First Night offers a 9:30pm countdown for the younger participantsin the crowd that can’t quite last until the actual stroke ofmidnight.

Of course a New Year’s celebration cannot exist withoutfireworks! Locals and visitors alike ring in the New Yearsound-tracked by live performances on two stages and memorablefireworks display lighting up the mountains.

Looking for New Years’ Eve Accommodation?

Check out our complete listings of accommodations in Whistleror contact ourin-resort team of local travel experts to book or get helpbooking your Whistler vacation stay.

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The Core is your one stop Whistler gym for physicaltraining.

Building the skills necessary to get the most out your skiing,rock climbing or mountain biking vacation.

It also provides excellent activities for your kids; so they canhave a blast while you’re out on the mountain, well, having ablast!

Where else could you find all the following provided by onefacility?

There is no other gym in Whistler like The Core.

• Weight training to build your strength and muscle tone
• Cardio machines to stretch your endurance
• Ashtanga vinyasa power yoga sessions to stretch and tonemuscles and improve pulmonary function
• 5500 square-foot indoor rock climbing wall with a BoulderingZone with hundreds of holds for intermediate to advancedclimbers
• Introduction to Climbing Courses including belaying, routefinding skills, rope management, and basic movement technique
• Advanced Outdoor Courses that guide experienced climbers to thetop of the Squamish Chief
• Beginners’ Outdoor Courses teaching novice climbers aboutlaybacks, cracks, slabs, dihedrals, and introducing them to some ofthe less demanding multi-pitch climbs
• Basic Rescue Courses to prepare you to assist other climbers introuble
• Test of Metal Spin Classes to get ready for the Test of Metalmountain bike race
• Geocaching Whistler Fun Tour – a GPS hunt for hidden geocachesfocusing on Whistler’s history & ecosystem
• Geocaching Whistler Action Tour- a GPS hunt over challengingterrain
• Women Only climbing sessions for the perfect girls’ dayout
• Equipment rentals and retail sales

For The Young Ones | Whistler Children’sActivities

• Guided Climbing Sessions including belaying and coaching forchildren ages 4 and up
• Kids Climb and Dine – three hours of guided climbing forchildren 6 to 12, including climbing gear, a climbing guide, anddinner
• Kids’ birthday parties
• Rock Monkeys 4-hour adventure winter day camp, featuring indoorrock climbing, and tubing at the Coca Cola Tube Park
• Rock Solid’ Two Day Camp on the outdoor wall at the base ofBlackcomb, including fireman’s rope, suspension ladder, flying foxzip line, a high ropes course and for the daring, the famed leap offaith

Only The Core offers so much convenience and expertise under oneroof.

For more information check out WhistlerCore.comor view other year-roundactivities in Whistler.

Photo by Steve Rogers

Want To Save Money? Whistler Vacation PackagesAvailable

If you’re looking to book your next Whistlervacation accommodations packaged with any one of more Whistleractivities, don’t hesitate to contact one our in-resort vacationspecialists.

Save money and valuable time by booking your next Whistlerreservations with us.

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Whistler Sliding Centre returns for the 2010 – 2011 winterseason this month starting with the Viessmann FIBT World Cup.

The Viessmann FIBT World Cup will be the first competitive eventto take place at the Whistler Sliding Centre since the 2010 Olympicand Paralympic Winter Games that took place last year.

Skeleton and Bobsleigh events featuring some of the bestathletes from Canada and around the world starts November 25 andwill continue on through until November 27th.

FIBT World Cup directions, schedules, and admission costs areavailable from WhistlerSliding Centre website .

Whistler Sliding Centre Tours

Take a self guided tour of one of Whistler’s premier Olympicskeleton, luge and bobsleigh tracks and see where dreams cametrue.

Built between 2005 and 2007, Whistler Sliding Centre took almosttwo full years to complete in order to be ready for last yearsOlympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Easy access via the Excalibur Gondola, stop in and see theaction.

The Whistler Sliding Centre is only one of the many newfeatures passed on after the 2010 games at the most popular ski resort in the world.

We’ve grown and we here at Aloha WhistlerAccommodation would love to have you backagain for another season.

Photo by Steve Rogers.

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There are huge savings to be had during your Whistler dreamvacation and opportunities to meet some great people are guaranteedalong the way.

For instance, Whistler Village offers a free bus service,operated by the resort transit system.

This free Whistler Village shuttle, provides transportation from your Whistler Village accommodation to the ski lifts every 10-12minutes during the days and evenings.

Meet people from all over the world as you travel to and from the slopes, exchanging stories and making friends and memories along the way.

Although guests can’t ski down to the Marketplace, if you get to know your way around Blackcomb and Whistler mountains, you can pretty much ski or snowboard right to your door without a hitch.

Blackcomb’s Home Run allows you a speedy and fun ride to many accommodations.

The exciting new Peak 2 Peak gondola gives skiers and snow boarders a lift from Merlin’s at Blackcomb right to Dusty’s at creekside and the spectacular views will stay with guests for years to come.

In the summer months, why not rent a bicycle?

This affordable mode of transportation is a fantastic way to explore the mountain runs or to cruise around the village.

Many guests also enjoy walking as a way to take in all the wonders of Whistler Village or hiking around the peaks and foothills of the surrounding mountains allows guests to enjoy the magnificent beauty and nature at a slower pace.

There are many free and affordable ways to get around and the staff at Aloha Whistler Accommodation is always there to help.Guaranteed.

Check out our different Whistler transportation options.

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